The Belgian Society for Analytical Cytology

The Belgian Society for Analytical Cytology (BVAC - ABCA) was founded on 5 October 1995.

To promote the scientific collaboration in all fields of analytical cytology by:

Organising scientific meetings in the field of analytical cytology (flow cytometry, image cytometry, quantitative microscopy and molecular techniques).
Exchanging information between national and international societies with similar objectives.

To promote the quality in cytometry by:

Encouraging and recommending quality controls.
Exchanging reagents for standardisation.
Establishing technical recommendations.
Establishing recommendations for accreditation of laboratories for analytical cytology.

To promote education in all fields and at all levels of analytical cytology by:

Organising visits and exchanges between laboratories.
Establishing directions for the training of technicians.
Organising courses and training.

To promote scientific collaboration with the industry.

Bylaws:

Dutch Version - French Version - Adaptation 14 november 2008

Members of the Board (elected since november 2009)

Sarah Baatout, SCK/CEN.
Christian Demanet, UZ Brussel.
Barbara Denys, UZ Gent, Secretary.
Pieter De Schouwer, ZNA Antwerpen, President.
Winnok De Vos, UGent, Meeting coordinator north, newsletter.
Bernard Husson, Jolimont.
Anne Kornreich, Mons, President-elect
Nicole Schaaf-Lafontaine, ULg, Meeting coordinator south, newsletter.
Dirk Van Bockstaele, Esoterix, Treasurer.